Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Fuel Rail: Description and Operation
NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Rail
Fuel Rail Components
The fuel rail (Figure 78) distributes low pressure fuel from the chassis supply line to each fuel injector. Fuel pressure at the top of each fuel
injector is maintained within 1% of the other fuel injectors at all times; this is done with nearly symmetric flow paths. The fuel rail is also designed
to have minimal flow restriction by increasing the cross-sectional flow area and reducing the flow path length. The fuel rail contains several other
Parts In Assembly (PIA) components that perform crucial functions. These include:
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Injection pressure sensor which measures the pressure of the fuel near the fuel injectors. This signal is used by the PCM to adjust the fuel
injector pulse width and meter fuel to each engine combustion cylinder.
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Engine fuel temperature sensor which measures the pressure of the fuel near the fuel injectors. This signal is used by the PCM to adjust the
fuel injector pulse width and meter fuel to each engine combustion cylinder.
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Low pressure solenoid shut-off valve which isolates the fuel rail from the upstream fuel system when the engine is OFF. This minimizes the
amount of fuel available to flow through the fuel injectors when the engine is off or leak from a damaged fuel rail during and after a crash. The
valve is controlled by the PCM fuel shut-off valve circuit and contains an inertia switch. The valve is only on for one second after a key-on or
whenever CKP signals are being received by the PCM.
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schrader/service valve (if equipped) provides a service port to the low pressure fuel system. This valve is needed to relieve the pressure in the
system before and during service. This valve could also be used to monitor the pressure near the injectors during diagnostic procedures.
Fuel Rail Shut-Off Valve
